A leaked salary slip from Iran's state-owned carmaker Iran Khodro, showing a monthly wage of 300 million toman (about $2,500), has ignited a social media storm and criticism in the Iranian parliament, according to the source covering Iranian news. Economic committee member Fathollah Tousli condemned the disparity, noting that provincial governors earn a fraction of that amount, and called the wage system 'completely broken.'
A leaked salary stub from Iran Khodro, the state-owned automaker, shows a monthly wage of 300 million toman (approximately $2,500) for an employee, sparking a wave of outrage on Iranian social media. The story quickly reached the Iranian parliament, where economic committee member Fathollah Tousli publicly criticized the disparity. 'How can a car company employee bring home 300 million, while a provincial governor barely earns 35 million and simple workers don't even scratch 25 million?' Tousli said, calling the wage system 'completely broken.' He also took a swipe at the company's product quality, noting that the inflated salaries do not match the poor quality of the cars Iran Khodro produces.
The Zioneer has previously reported on the deepening economic inequality in Iran, with a researcher describing a society moving toward a bipolar structure of rich and poor, and meat prices soaring beyond the reach of most citizens. This latest incident underscores the public frustration with corruption and mismanagement in the Islamic Republic's state-controlled economy.
The salary stub was reportedly shared on Telegram and other social media platforms, though its authenticity could not be independently verified. The story is based on a single source, the source covering Iranian news.
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